The best chocolate in the world: curious where you can get it? People worldwide have been enjoying this sugary treat for thousands of years and they will probably continue to do so for a long time to come.
We have compiled a list of the top 8 destinations where you can indulge in only the greatest chocolate, in a fashion similar to our coverage of Coca Cola information, specifically 6 myths about the sugary beverage.
No. 8: Tain L’Hermitage, France
Apparently, the Frenchmen know their way around chocolate. A small town by the name of Tain L’Hermitage is home to a renowned chocolate maker, Valrhona. Valrhona even has its own chocolate school, where people can train to become chefs, caterers, and chocolatiers.
No. 7: Hershey, Pennsylvania
The name of this town is no coincidence, as it was renamed Hershey (originally: Derry Church) at the beginning of the 20th century, due to the popularity of the Hershey chocolates. Apart from being the headquarters of the Hershey Company, the city also features a Chocolate Spa and a chocolate museum.
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No. 6: San Francisco, California
Alongside the Golden Gate Bridge and the trolley car, another trademark of San Francisco is represented by the Ghirardelli chocolate factory. Nonetheless, there are several other notable chocolate shops in the city, which you can visit by taking one of San Francisco’s chocolate tours.
No. 5: Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca is one of the oldest chocolate producing cities in the world. Nowadays, chocolate has become imbedded in the locals’ culture and most of the city’s chocolate is homemade. However, there are several big producers located in the city, as well.
No. 4: Villajoyosa, Spain
Villajoyosa is home to the oldest gourmet chocolate manufacturer in the world, Valor, which has been in operation since 1881. The city, which is often referred to as “Chocolate City”, also boasts a chocolaty themed museum.
No. 3: Barcelona, Spain
There are countless attractions in Barcelona, but, if you’re there, don’t miss out on the chocolate delicatessens. There are countless old quaint chocolate shops in Barcelona and most of them have been producing and selling chocolate for more than a century. The city even has a museum dedicated to chocolate.
No. 2: Zurich, Switzerland
The Swiss eat more chocolate a year than any other population. While in Switzerland, you can even embark on “The Swiss Chocolate Train”, which takes you to several chocolate hot spots. Zurich is the Swiss headquarters for chocolate manufacturing and it is home to three renowned chocolate companies: Lindt, Sprungli, and Treuscher.
No. 1: Brussels, Belgium
Belgium is a chocolate haven. With 12 factories, 16 museum chocolates, and well over 2000 chocolate shops, Belgium is a must stop for any chocoholic. Despite the fact that the entire country has a long-standing tradition in chocolate-making, Brussels definitely takes the cake. Brussels is home to Godiva and Leonidas, two of the world’s biggest chocolate manufacturers. While you’re there, don’t forget to give the pralines – a local specialty – a try.
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